I love Festivals (see previous blog post) and I love events too. This one came to my attention last week and I immediately knew that I wanted to blog about it.
So here’s the scoop:
On Sunday, August 19, Piola will be hosting a Gnocchi-Eating Competition at their Toronto location (1165 Queen St. W.). Hosted by Furious Pete, the inaugural contest will kick off at 3 p.m. Contestants will have ten minutes to eat as many bowls of gnocchi.
Gnocchi Anyone?
Over $5,000 in prizes will be awarded, with the champion eater winning a vintage 1963 Vespa. (not just any Vespa)
What a great prize!!
The Gnocchi-Eating Competition is open to amateur contestants 19 years and older. To enter, contestants must “like” Piola’s Facebook page and complete the contest form. Deadline for registration is Friday, August 17 at noon EST. (errr…hurry up and enter) For those with a voracious appetite and love of Italian food, this event is not to be missed.
If you aren’t in the mood to compete…then why not watch the competition while enjoying a drink or two or perhaps a pizza. (or a salad if you are on a no carb diet like me)
A few months ago, my boyfriend and I enjoyed a delicious salad, a pizza and dessert. Here’s a few photos:
Roka Cabana Salad
Roka Cababan Salad: Arugula, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella fior de latte, yellow sweet peppers, pistachio nuts and pomegranate dressing. Not only did this salad look gorgeous but it had all the right elements of a perfect salad.
The Perfect Pizza
Torta Nera & Gelato
Torta Nera & Gelato: Chocolate cake and vanilla gelato. More like a brownie..it was so dense and so chocolate-y and SO PERFECT!! Our waiter suggested it and he selected a winner.
Finally, don’t forget about Piola’s Lucky Gnocchi Day, which takes place on the 29th of each month. All-you-can-eat gnocchi is offered in a variety of sauces like four cheese or tomato sauce for $14.99 per person. . Reservations are recommended.
www.piolatoronto.com/gnocchicontestrules
Website: www.piola.it
Twitter: @PiolaToronto
Hastag: #piolagnocchicontest
Facebook: www.facebook.com/piolatoronto
Wish I could go to this event but I will be out of town. I will be following it on twitter though.
